Tips for making delicious baked goods
In this article, we have compiled tips that will be useful for beginners and will be noted by experienced homemakers. These life hacks are borrowed from haute cuisine and were shared by renowned pastry chefs in various interviews. You don’t need to search the internet far and wide, as we have gathered practically everything in this material
In this article, we have compiled tips that will be useful for beginners and will be noted by experienced homemakers. These life hacks are borrowed from haute cuisine and were shared by renowned pastry chefs in various interviews. You don’t need to search the internet far and wide, as we have gathered practically everything in this material
A compilation of tips (secrets) from pastry chefs:
1
Weighing
Accurate proportions will save you from surprises such as uneven texture, overly pronounced taste, unwanted aftertaste, dough not rising and others
2
Temperature control
Equally important as the first tip. If the temperature is too high, the middle of the bake might rise excessively and get overbaked, affecting the evenness of the cake or pie base
3
Prepare ingredients in advance
Nearly all recipes assume that ingredients are at room temperature, with exceptions clearly indicated
4
Unsalted butter
Most homemade baking recipes (unless specified otherwise) call for unsalted sweet cream butter. Keep this in mind to avoid unexpected flavors in the finished product
5
Dry ingredients separately
Delicious baked goods have a consistent texture, where not only the filling but also the base is flavorful. Sift and mix all dry components separately before adding moist ingredients
6
Gentle kneading of the dough
Overdoing it can result in a tough base that won’t rise properly
7
Sugar proportions
Keep track of the amount of sugar, as it affects not only the taste but also the baking process. Excess sugar can lead to excessive browning and a thick crust, while too little won’t result in proper browning
8
Use vanilla
Use vanilla to enhance the aroma of creams and baked goods, but always add this flavoring first
9
Bake layers separately
Baking cake layers individually ensures consistent thickness in the finished product, affecting not only taste and moisture but also appearance
10
Don't take the layers out of the oven immediately
Always wait for about 10 minutes, except when baking cupcakes. This allows the baked goods to settle evenly, preserving their fluffiness
11
Frosting in 2 stages
It provides more carbohydrates for feeding
12
Photography
It’s best to take pictures of delicious baked goods after they have stabilized a bit
13
Decorating with fresh berries and fruits is best done just before serving
Decorating with frosting should be done about an hour before guests arrive
Apply these tips when making your favorite baked goods and delight your loved ones just because